Combination Inspector

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension Plan

Annual Leave

Holidays

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government is hiring a full-time Combination Inspector in the Office of Inspections and Permits. The role focuses on building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical code compliance for residential construction, requiring independent judgment and adherence to regulations.

The inspector will review plans, inspect sites, issue violations, and coordinate with contractors, residents, and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of construction inspection or code enforcement experience.
• ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification required.
• Valid non-commercial Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts final inspections and reviews plans for residential construction.
• Checks permits and conformity with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.
• Receives inquiries from the public and coordinates with supervisors and other inspectors.
• Issues violations and stop-work orders as needed; may testify in court or before boards.
• Performs inspections and attends required trainings; maintains records.
• Investigates complaints related to code requirements and advises stakeholders.

Skills

Building inspection

Code enforcement

Plan interpretation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

ICC Residential Combination Inspector Certification

Job description

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time, permanent, safety-sensitive Combination Inspector position in the Office of Inspections and Permits.

This is skilled inspection work securing and maintaining compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and regulations governing residential construction.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves inspecting plans, blueprints, and diagrams of residential building construction, and inspecting the construction at the work site for compliance with legally established requirements. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment in the interpretation of codes and regulations. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by a superior for conformance with departmental and county policies, codes, and regulations.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

• Conducts final inspections and reviews plans and specifications for construction of residential structures; checks for possession of permits; checks for conformity with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and approved plans and specifications.
• Uses the call-in system to record and report all pertinent data on each project assigned; keeps other inspection records as required.
• Receives calls from citizens, contractors, and developers; answers questions, provides status, and resolves routine problems related to construction projects. Coordinates with specialized inspectors and/or supervisors on the resolution of more complex or difficult technical problems.
• Issues violation notices and stop work orders; testifies in court and before licensing boards regarding non-compliance issues.
• Attends training and continuing education events as required. Performs specialized inspections in area of expertise.
• Investigates complaints relative to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical code requirements.
• Confers with and advises contractors, owners, architects, attorneys, and the general public relative to interpretation and application of the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Performs other related work as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques involved in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction, repair, and alteration.
• Considerable knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures.
• Considerable knowledge of regulations and laws relating to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction and zoning.
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship and materials and to ascertain the stage of construction when defects are most easily found and remedied.
• Ability to understand and work from plans, drawings, and diagrams.
• Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, craftsmen, building owners, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school

Expereince: Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of construction, including experience in inspection and code enforcement; International Code Council certification as a residential combination inspector; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive, and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) And Alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• BlueChoice Advantage EPO
• BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
• EyeMedEmployee Life Insurance
• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
• Less than 3 years - 13 days
• 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
• 15 years or more - 26 days
• Disability Leave
• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits